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GF05 CZN

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 CZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 54,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,294 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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GF05 CZN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF05 CZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF05 CZN?

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What year was GF05 CZN registered?

GF05 CZN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is GF05 CZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 CZN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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